VF Series II IS HERE

[jaykay]

I was reading somewhere that the engine may be an L99 and not LS3 ?

[Micks]

I was reading somewhere that the engine may be an L99 and not LS3 ?

Just doesn't really make sense to introduce another V8 variant this close to the end! Also being a 6.2 AFM one @ that

[macca_779]

Just doesn't really make sense to introduce another V8 variant this close to the end! Also being a 6.2 AFM one @ that

It's not new though. Holden has been fitting it for years into the SS for export. To me it makes more sense to run L99 instead of LS3 as then you don't loose AFM. Got to think marketing from Holdens perspective. Not performance from an enthusiast.

[jaykay]

Found what I read so here it is.....

- L99 produces 400hp/395lb-ft tq compared to LS3's 422hp/408lb-ft tq.
- L99 camshaft is different -- having a little less duration and a little less lift, both of which give the engine a smoother idle.
- L99 has a cam phaser and, to get the additional piston-to-valve clearance required when cam phasing changes, the pistons are different parts having valve reliefs machined into their tops. The reliefs lower the compression ratio to 10.4:1.
- L99 PCV system is different having its oil separators in the valve covers rather than down in the valley like the LS3

[jc_sv8]

Both are 6.2L and the L99 is the AFM variant of the LS3. 400HP is a good start for me!

[crisis]

I think this will be the last change, later it will be only sticker packs...

Oh yeah. Expect numerous “special” editions with all sorts of fruit to run out leftover parts. Should be some interesting versions.

As a side note me and my mates have joked about not buying a VF after the announcement to finish production was made. I wonder at the motivation of the workers now they are all to be sacked and if any “sabotage” might take place.

[Smitty]

Found what I read so here it is.....

- L99 produces 400hp/395lb-ft tq compared to LS3's 422hp/408lb-ft tq.
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I thought LS3 as fitted to the latest HSV's was closer to 460hp (340kw)

[RED R8]

Found what I read so here it is.....

- L99 produces 400hp/395lb-ft tq compared to LS3's 422hp/408lb-ft tq.
- L99 camshaft is different -- having a little less duration and a little less lift, both of which give the engine a smoother idle.
- L99 has a cam phaser and, to get the additional piston-to-valve clearance required when cam phasing changes, the pistons are different parts having valve reliefs machined into their tops. The reliefs lower the compression ratio to 10.4:1.
- L99 PCV system is different having its oil separators in the valve covers rather than down in the valley like the LS3

Took the words right out of my mouth...

plenty of 11-12 second LS1's out there so really doesn't matter what base motor any of them have no one here keeps them stock anyway

[jc_sv8]

It will be interesting to see if Holden tweak the engine (either one) given that Ford rules the numbers game with 335KW...

[jaykay]

It will be interesting to see if Holden tweak the engine (either one) given that Ford rules the numbers game with 335KW...

I doubt we will see a number that high on a Holden in this update....

There is a poll up now so have a vote and let's see where it ends up at...

[super coach]

have it on good authority that it will be more than 315 which is what the Chevy SS is rated at, so looks like 325 it will be.

[XUV]

it'll be 307, 317 , 325/7, 334 hmm 334 , they havn't one that one yet, which equals 434hp, so 7 in both , win win and extra lucky

[RED R8]

it'll be 307, 317 , 325/7, 334 hmm 334 , they havn't one that one yet, which equals 434hp, so 7 in both , win win and extra lucky

They won't go 334kw so Ford has them by 1 they may go 337kW ????

[BLACKVE]

it'll be 307, 317 , 325/7, 334 hmm 334 , they havn't one that one yet, which equals 434hp, so 7 in both , win win and extra lucky

need a gap to HSV gents, will be 310 to 320 ish

[Micks]

I doubt we will see a number that high on a Holden in this update....

There is a poll up now so have a vote and let's see where it ends up at...

Is first prize a run in your fast Beamer perhaps...John